{
  "id": 2691238,
  "title": "Underdog tag perfect foil to outwit Koreans, reveal Aaron-Wooi Yik",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/underdog-tag-perfect-foil-to-outwit-koreans-reveal-aaron-wooi-yik",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T01:15:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/08/1516893/underdog-tag-perfect-foil-outwit-koreans-reveal-aaron-wooi-yik"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Aaron-Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, the 2022 world doubles champions, expertly utilized their underdog status to overcome formidable South Korean duo Kim Won Ho-Seung Jae-Seung Jae in a gripping semi-final encounter at the World Championships in New Delhi. The Malaysian pair, ranked No. 4, demonstrated an exemplary masterclass in the 21-17, 21-18 win, securing their spot in the final.\n\nEmploying the 'underdog' strategy advocated by their coach, Herry IP, the Malaysians stifled the South Koreans' aggressive playing style, neutralizing world No. 1 Kim Won Ho-Seung Jae's relentless attack. Wooi Yik credited their success to the unconventional approach, stating, \"We played as the underdogs. We came without any pressure or target and just wanted to do our best.\" The pair adopted a more defensive approach than their usual offensive game plan, effectively putting pressure on the South Koreans and dominating the court.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik perfectly executed a strategy to subdue fiery South Koreans Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae at their own game and stay in the hunt for a second title at the World Championships in New Delhi on Sunday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysian pair Aaron-Chia-Soh Wooi Yik used underdog status to beat South Korea.",
    "Malaysian duo won 21-17, 21-18 in semi-final at World Championships.",
    "Coach Herry IP advocated underdog strategy for Malaysians."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Playing as underdogs allowed Aaron-Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to neutralize their opponents' aggressive style and dominate the court, advancing them to the final with an unexpected strategy.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}